Head Pastry Chef

About the role

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is looking for a talented full-time Head Pastry Chef passionate about food quality, customer service, and community. In this role you will lead a dynamic team offering a unique menu of more than 40 fresh baked pastries, pies, cakes, and muffins made with honest, whole ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team of pastry staff
• Oversee production of a diverse menu (>40 items) of pastries, pies, cakes, muffins
• Lift large amounts of dough, flour, and supplies (50 lbs. or more)
• Maintain continuous standing and walking throughout shifts (limited sitting)
• Adapt to change and remain flexible while monitoring production
• Start work as early as 4 am (or earlier) throughout the year
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Requirements

• 1+ years of large‑scale baking/pastry experience
• Experience decorating pastries quickly and to a high standard
• Leadership experience in retail or food service
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal food‑handler and sanitation regulations
• Experience with inventory management and ordering
• Minimum age 18 years

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education is a bonus

Skills

• Proven track record of following recipes and paying close attention to detail
• Ability to work through change and stay flexible
• Early‑bird mindset (willing to rise before sunrise)

Benefits

• Health benefits supporting health & wellness for full‑time employees
• Pet insurance available for employees’ 4‑legged family members
• Career growth paths: restaurant leadership, retail management, pastry & bread baking specialization
• Work‑life balance: locations closed every Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas each year

Pay

Competitive hourly wage